He was impudent to me, and I can't allow that.

He'll have to go.' Richard spoke with decision.

When the fact of impudence was disclosed Adela felt that it was useless to plead.

She looked at her fan and was sorrowful.
'So you are going to read to the youngsters to-day ?' Mutimer recommenced.
'Yes; Mr.Wyvern has given me a book that will do very well indeed.' 'Oh, has he ?' said Richard doubtfully.

'Is it a religious book?
That kind of thing won't do, you know.' 'No, it isn't religious at all.